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   abdicate

   /ˈabdɪkeɪt/

   verb

   • 1. (of a monarch) renounce one's throne: "in 1918 Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated as German emperor" Similar resignretirequitstand downstep downbow outrenounce the thronearchaic:demitresign fromrelinquishrenouncegive uphand overturn overdeliver upsurrendervacateforswearabjurecededisclaimOpposite be crownedaccede to
   • 2. fail to fulfil or undertake (a responsibility or duty): "she charged he board with abdicating its responsibilities" Similar disownturn downspurnrejectrenouncegive upavoidrefuseabnegaterelinquishabjurerepudiatewaiveyieldforgoabandonsurrenderdeliver updisgorgecast asidedropturn one's back onwash one's hands ofinformal:shirkarchaic:forsakeOpposite accepttake on

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin abdicat- ‘renounced’, from the verb abdicare, from ab- ‘away, from’ + dicare ‘declare’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. abdicator noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of abdicate in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ABDICATE definition: 1. If a king or queen abdicates, he or she makes a formal statement that he or she no longer wants…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ABDICATE is to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function. How to use abdicate in a sentence. Did you know? Should you abdicate, abrogate, abjure, or just resign? Synonym Discussion of Abdicate.

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   Abdicate definition: to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, or the like, especially in a formal manner. See examples of ABDICATE used in a sentence.

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   Sometimes someone in power might decide to give up that power and step down from his or her position. When they do that, they abdicate their authority, giving up all duties and perks of the job.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishabdicate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Sep 30, 2013 · Definition of abdicate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. to give up or renounce (authority, duties, a high office, etc.), esp. in a voluntary, public, or formal manner. v.i. 2. to renounce or relinquish a throne, office, right, power, claim, or responsibility, esp. in a formal manner.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABDICATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, or the like, esp. in a formal manner. The aging founder of the firm decided to abdicate. transitive verb. 2. to give up or renounce (authority, duties, an office, etc.), esp. in a voluntary, public, or formal manner.

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   ABDICATE meaning: 1 : to leave the position of being a king or queen; 2 : to fail to do what is required by (a duty or responsibility)

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of abdicate – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    ABDICATE definition: 1. If a king or queen abdicates, they choose to stop being king or queen. 2. to decide not to be…. Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordABDICATE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    Definitions of 'abdicate' 1. If a king or queen abdicates, he or she gives up being king or queen. [...] 2. If you say that someone has abdicated responsibility for something, you disapprove of them because they have refused to accept responsibility for it any longer. [formal, disapproval] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'abdicate'